Cosmote

Greece ★★★ Verified Customer: 13888

Cosmote is Greece's largest mobile operator, subsidiary of OTE (Deutsche Telekom). Best 4G LTE speeds and coverage, 5G covers 80%+ nationwide (90%+ in Athens) since May 2023. Prepaid bundles: Cosmokarta (main line) and What's Up (youth sub-brand, shared host network, slightly cheaper). SIM card €5, sold at Cosmote own stores and Germanos. All recharges add 10% national telecom VAT (since August 2023). All Greek carriers + MVNOs shut down 3G on August 28, 2023. Main USSD: SMS shortcode 1314 with ΥΡ for balance, LIXI for expiry, ALPAK to switch between Cosmokarta/What's Up plans (free first time, €3 thereafter). Country code +30.